LECTURE THREE FOR THE PUBLIC: The Potency of the Remedy (How Strong?) and the Repetition of the Dose (How often?)
Posted: Mon Nov 09, 2009 8:51 pm
LECTURE THREE FOR THE PUBLIC: The Potency of the
Remedy (How Strong?) and the Repetition of the Dose (How often?)
Part One: The Potency Selection (how strong?),
the greatest confusion among homeopaths
When it comes to potency selection of the remedy,
the homeopathic society never agreed much about
this issue, not in the past and certainly not
now! There always has been a division between two
camps: the high and low potency prescribers. Both
parties indeed can demonstrate success but there
has to be some kind of middle path, a clear
guideline for homeopath and patient alike to
bring harmony in this world of madness. I intend
to bring enough clarity to unite homeopaths and
at the same time to give enough clarity to the
patient who deserves the right information, not
based on passion and dogmatism, but on logical
reasoning, not cookbook prescribing (protocols)
but again based on the individuality of the
patient. I want to remind the reader again, that
the simillimum is the right remedy, the right
potency, the right dose repeated at individually
chosen intervals, not mechanical repetition. I
already discussed the question of dose in Lesson
2, and this lesson will give the reader enough
info to bring clarity in the treatment of his loved ones and himself.
Treatment for Acute diseases
The potency choice for acute diseases (less than
3-4 months old) is simple: use at least a potency
from 30C upwards to 200C and 1,000C. Always use
the watery method by putting two pellets of your
chosen remedy and potency in an 8 oz bottle
(Remedy Solution Bottle or RSB), stir well and
take one tsp directly from the RSB. Do not repeat
earlier than two hours after first dose. When you
see a similar aggravation in the first hour (in
other words an aggravation of your symptoms
during the first hour) this first dose will cure
and no further dose will be needed (A157-A158).
If symptoms are not entirely gone after two
hours, you can repeat the same procedure every
two hours after succussing each successive dose
(hitting RSB against your palm) 8 times.
Note: We are talking here about the 1001 acute
daily diseases that can occur from colds, to
lower back pains, to ear infections, etc. We are
not talking here about URGENT medical care
(requires ER visit) like suicidal tendencies,
coma, head trauma with bleeding, seizures, heart attack, etc.
Chronic Disease treatment
The treatment of chronic diseases (>than 3-4
months existing) is very different. The potency
selection (how strong?) will depend on the
reactivity of the patient (the reactivity of the
Vital Force, Qi in Chinese medicine and to some
extent the immune system in allopathy). If the
reactivity is good, a stronger potency can be
applied. Here are some general guidelines.
ALWAYS Low potencies (starting with 6C and not
higher than 30C) are indicated and a must in the
following conditions (these three conditions
supersede any other indications following further!):
· The patient is a hypersensitive patient: such
patient reacts to perfumes, environmental factors
like carpets, bleach, newspaper, etc.) or people
who react strongly to regular doses of medication
and vitamins as well as those that reacted strongly to anesthesia
· The patient has strong pathology: this usually
means, he already has received a medical
diagnosis and there is extensive pathology
involved like destruction of tissues (Multiple
sclerosis, Parkinson,etc.) , formation of tumors,
deficiency of factors like in diabetes,
hyperthyroidy or Basedow disease, autoimmune
disorders with destruction, asthma, etc. Also in
chronic diseases affecting the heart, brain, eyes, pancreas, lungs
· The patient has a chronic skin disease,
especially when treated in past with cortisone:
chronic eczema from young age on and psoriasis,
just to name two common diseases. Often the
symptoms were controlled by cortisone
intake/creams and in this case the dose should be
minimal (drops instead of tsp) and definitely not
higher than 6C potency to start
· Elderly patients: rather start with low potency
Higher Potencies (starting with 30C, then 200C,
1000C, etc.) are indicated in the following conditions:
· In young children (babies included) as long as
the three previous conditions are not present;
the choice of high potency includes ASD, ADHD, ADD, OCD, etc.
· Adults with functional diseases (no pathology
has been shown) like vertigo, gastrointestinal
problems, hypertension with no pathology yet,
inflammatory processes like Bell's palsy, etc. or
adults with only mental/emotional problems such
as depression, grief, lack of self confidence,
lack of motivation in life, timidity, loss of meaning of life, etc.
· Patients under stress (worries at work, home, in relationships, etc.)
Part Two: the repetition of the Dose (How often), in chronic diseases
The most important thing to remember is that the
repetition of a dose is determined on an
individual basis. This is quite different than
when we take allopathic drugs where your
physician tells you to take the drug at a certain
time (3 times a day, every evening, etc.),
usually based on weight and age of patient.
The good homeopath will always let you do a test
dose with the watery solutions. This works as follows:
"The homeopath (who tried to adjust potency and
dose individually at the first consultation)
tells you to take the first dose in the evening
(most of the time) and should ask you the third
day how you reacted to this first dose. There are three possibilities:
· Great reaction with better sleep, better
emotional feeling, a sense of well being, more
positive outlook, etc (A256), even remembering
dreams and dreams with a better theme. At this
point do not repeat and see how long this dose
gives you these good feelings/reactions. Let's
say it last for 2 days and the third day your
original symptoms come back, then you need to
take the dose changed only by the amount of succussions, every third day!
· Bad reaction with an aggravation of your
existing symptoms: this is called a similar
aggravation: no repetition of the remedy!! You
must wait till this aggravation goes away
(usually fast after 1-2 days without any harm),
then you get the benefit from it and only when
then the original symptoms come back should the
remedy be repeated, this time in a smaller dose
and/or potency, to be determined by your homeopath!
· No reaction: the homeopath can now decide to
either adjust dose/potency or simply with the
watery dose method to take the dose every other
evening and check back with him the tenth day to
see if the patient is on track!
Notes:
· This method is only possible with the 5th and
6th edition watery methods, not the 4th dry edition Organon method.
· Never take your dose from the bottle in a
mechanical way: do not trust the homeopath that
gives you a bottle with the remedy and tells you
to take it every day and to come back to him when
the bottle is finished. Much damage can be done!
A test dose and further guidance is a must!
· NEVER stop your allopathic medication when
starting homeopathic treatment with your chronic
patient. Cooperation with your allopathic physician is a must!
------------------------------------------
Sheri Nakken, R.N., MA, Hahnemannian Homeopath
http://www.wellwithin1.com/vaccine.htm & http://www.wellwithin1.com/homeo.htm
ONLINE/Email classes in Homeopathy; Vaccine Dangers; Childhood Diseases Reality
Next classes start December 2 & 3
Remedy (How Strong?) and the Repetition of the Dose (How often?)
Part One: The Potency Selection (how strong?),
the greatest confusion among homeopaths
When it comes to potency selection of the remedy,
the homeopathic society never agreed much about
this issue, not in the past and certainly not
now! There always has been a division between two
camps: the high and low potency prescribers. Both
parties indeed can demonstrate success but there
has to be some kind of middle path, a clear
guideline for homeopath and patient alike to
bring harmony in this world of madness. I intend
to bring enough clarity to unite homeopaths and
at the same time to give enough clarity to the
patient who deserves the right information, not
based on passion and dogmatism, but on logical
reasoning, not cookbook prescribing (protocols)
but again based on the individuality of the
patient. I want to remind the reader again, that
the simillimum is the right remedy, the right
potency, the right dose repeated at individually
chosen intervals, not mechanical repetition. I
already discussed the question of dose in Lesson
2, and this lesson will give the reader enough
info to bring clarity in the treatment of his loved ones and himself.
Treatment for Acute diseases
The potency choice for acute diseases (less than
3-4 months old) is simple: use at least a potency
from 30C upwards to 200C and 1,000C. Always use
the watery method by putting two pellets of your
chosen remedy and potency in an 8 oz bottle
(Remedy Solution Bottle or RSB), stir well and
take one tsp directly from the RSB. Do not repeat
earlier than two hours after first dose. When you
see a similar aggravation in the first hour (in
other words an aggravation of your symptoms
during the first hour) this first dose will cure
and no further dose will be needed (A157-A158).
If symptoms are not entirely gone after two
hours, you can repeat the same procedure every
two hours after succussing each successive dose
(hitting RSB against your palm) 8 times.
Note: We are talking here about the 1001 acute
daily diseases that can occur from colds, to
lower back pains, to ear infections, etc. We are
not talking here about URGENT medical care
(requires ER visit) like suicidal tendencies,
coma, head trauma with bleeding, seizures, heart attack, etc.
Chronic Disease treatment
The treatment of chronic diseases (>than 3-4
months existing) is very different. The potency
selection (how strong?) will depend on the
reactivity of the patient (the reactivity of the
Vital Force, Qi in Chinese medicine and to some
extent the immune system in allopathy). If the
reactivity is good, a stronger potency can be
applied. Here are some general guidelines.
ALWAYS Low potencies (starting with 6C and not
higher than 30C) are indicated and a must in the
following conditions (these three conditions
supersede any other indications following further!):
· The patient is a hypersensitive patient: such
patient reacts to perfumes, environmental factors
like carpets, bleach, newspaper, etc.) or people
who react strongly to regular doses of medication
and vitamins as well as those that reacted strongly to anesthesia
· The patient has strong pathology: this usually
means, he already has received a medical
diagnosis and there is extensive pathology
involved like destruction of tissues (Multiple
sclerosis, Parkinson,etc.) , formation of tumors,
deficiency of factors like in diabetes,
hyperthyroidy or Basedow disease, autoimmune
disorders with destruction, asthma, etc. Also in
chronic diseases affecting the heart, brain, eyes, pancreas, lungs
· The patient has a chronic skin disease,
especially when treated in past with cortisone:
chronic eczema from young age on and psoriasis,
just to name two common diseases. Often the
symptoms were controlled by cortisone
intake/creams and in this case the dose should be
minimal (drops instead of tsp) and definitely not
higher than 6C potency to start
· Elderly patients: rather start with low potency
Higher Potencies (starting with 30C, then 200C,
1000C, etc.) are indicated in the following conditions:
· In young children (babies included) as long as
the three previous conditions are not present;
the choice of high potency includes ASD, ADHD, ADD, OCD, etc.
· Adults with functional diseases (no pathology
has been shown) like vertigo, gastrointestinal
problems, hypertension with no pathology yet,
inflammatory processes like Bell's palsy, etc. or
adults with only mental/emotional problems such
as depression, grief, lack of self confidence,
lack of motivation in life, timidity, loss of meaning of life, etc.
· Patients under stress (worries at work, home, in relationships, etc.)
Part Two: the repetition of the Dose (How often), in chronic diseases
The most important thing to remember is that the
repetition of a dose is determined on an
individual basis. This is quite different than
when we take allopathic drugs where your
physician tells you to take the drug at a certain
time (3 times a day, every evening, etc.),
usually based on weight and age of patient.
The good homeopath will always let you do a test
dose with the watery solutions. This works as follows:
"The homeopath (who tried to adjust potency and
dose individually at the first consultation)
tells you to take the first dose in the evening
(most of the time) and should ask you the third
day how you reacted to this first dose. There are three possibilities:
· Great reaction with better sleep, better
emotional feeling, a sense of well being, more
positive outlook, etc (A256), even remembering
dreams and dreams with a better theme. At this
point do not repeat and see how long this dose
gives you these good feelings/reactions. Let's
say it last for 2 days and the third day your
original symptoms come back, then you need to
take the dose changed only by the amount of succussions, every third day!
· Bad reaction with an aggravation of your
existing symptoms: this is called a similar
aggravation: no repetition of the remedy!! You
must wait till this aggravation goes away
(usually fast after 1-2 days without any harm),
then you get the benefit from it and only when
then the original symptoms come back should the
remedy be repeated, this time in a smaller dose
and/or potency, to be determined by your homeopath!
· No reaction: the homeopath can now decide to
either adjust dose/potency or simply with the
watery dose method to take the dose every other
evening and check back with him the tenth day to
see if the patient is on track!
Notes:
· This method is only possible with the 5th and
6th edition watery methods, not the 4th dry edition Organon method.
· Never take your dose from the bottle in a
mechanical way: do not trust the homeopath that
gives you a bottle with the remedy and tells you
to take it every day and to come back to him when
the bottle is finished. Much damage can be done!
A test dose and further guidance is a must!
· NEVER stop your allopathic medication when
starting homeopathic treatment with your chronic
patient. Cooperation with your allopathic physician is a must!
------------------------------------------
Sheri Nakken, R.N., MA, Hahnemannian Homeopath
http://www.wellwithin1.com/vaccine.htm & http://www.wellwithin1.com/homeo.htm
ONLINE/Email classes in Homeopathy; Vaccine Dangers; Childhood Diseases Reality
Next classes start December 2 & 3